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Vince Zampella, renowned for co-creating the globally famous franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a car accident in California aged 55.

The tragic news was confirmed by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that he helped create.

The influential industry figure lost his life when his vehicle was involved in a crash and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to.

"We are facing a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with Vince's loved ones, those closest to him, and all those touched by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts commented.